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title: "Taxi services for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust"
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# Taxi services for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fbf926d-023a-4317-9dc4-789d8b1b3ba2

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## Summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking to procure taxi and courier services for its facilities, including Royal Stoke University Hospital and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust in the West Midlands. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The contract, valued at approximately £2.06 million, will span an initial term of 36 months with an optional extension of up to 2 additional years. The procurement process commenced on 25th October 2024, and interested parties must submit their tenders by 29th November 2024. The contract is expected to start on 3rd February 2025 and extend through 2nd February 2028, operating round-the-clock every day of the year.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the taxi and courier service industries to secure a long-term contract with a notable public sector organisation. Ideal candidates for this tender include companies with robust capabilities in providing reliable, 24/7 transport services. While it is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger service providers with the requisite experience and capacity to manage the demands of a continuous, high-volume contract will find it particularly suitable. By winning this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a solid presence in the West Midlands region.

## Notice

Provision of a taxi/courier service to University Hospitals of North Midlands (location: Staffordshire) (location: town of Stafford, in Staffordshire) plus North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Up to 365 days per annum. Hours of operation 24/7/365 The anticipated total contract period, including extension periods, is 5 years from the date stated (Q1 2025). Offers proposed will be evaluated for the primary term of 36 months, excluding any extension periods. Term: Evaluated Primary Term: 36 months Extension period options: +2 years The estimated total value for this procurement: Services including extension periods: PS2,060,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccb6681-9fd0-45fe-9208-e7e28e38d819 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,060,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccb6681-9fd0-45fe-9208-e7e28e38d819

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cccb6681-9fd0-45fe-9208-e7e28e38d819
  25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86571&B=UHNS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/13355
  User / Company

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